As a lot of you may not know, Windows 10 will reach end of life on October 14, 2025. It’s had its ups and downs, but some might argue Windows 7 has been the best OS version in Microsoft history. Windows 10 was launched in 2015, and it’s been a long decade of software updates and crashes. Although we’ve all become familiar with the UI, the features, and settings, its time to say goodbye.
What Does This Mean?
For all consumers with a PC and/or laptop with the Windows 10 operating system on it. It means those devices will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, and patches. The system will be vulnerable to cyberattacks more easily even with antimalware installed. There will be no technical support available from Microsoft for that OS version and all new computers bought from retailers will come with windows 11 installed or be available for the free upgrade.
What Are Your Options?
Users technically have a year from now before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows 10. Devices can be upgraded now to Windows 11 to get accustomed to the UI and new features. At the time and date of this article we are on version 23H2 of Windows 11 and more features are still available with the Pro Edition versus the Home edition. If users still want a similar look of Windows 10 as far as the taskbar on desktop, the windows logo can be changed in settings to the left of the screen. Simply go to settings, personalization, then select taskbar, next you’d click on taskbar behaviors, then taskbar alignment and the options are center and left.